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Solar-powered refrigeration trucks
This resource provides an excellent real-world example of the application of energy transfers, energy use, energy and power calculations. It uses the context of a truck fleet manager for a logistics company deciding what type of refrigeration unit to buy for trucks needed to transport chilled food. The options are either powering the refrigeration unit from a battery supplied by electricity from the mains and from solar cells on the roof of the truck; or by burning diesel in an engine.
The resource guides pupils through a series of tasks and calculations to help them decide which system to use. This includes calculating how long the battery can run the refrigeration unit and the impact of the solar cells on this time. Pupils are also asked to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each system in terms of energy efficiency and impact on the environment.
The activity includes:
- teacher notes
- adaptable presentation
- adaptable student activity sheet
- suggested responses
Further education resources that link the world of logistics to suitable lessons and subjects in school can be found on the Generation Logistics Education Hub.
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